Implementation of the New Integrated Behavioral Health Regulations
New Integrated Behavioral Health Regulations
Provider Communications
Division Grantee Providers
- Provider Letter 11.21.2011 - GD Service Authorization
- Provider Announcement (11.18.2011)
- Provider Letter (9.29.11) GD Delayed Implementation
- Provder Letter 9.01.11 GD Provider Approval
- Provider Letter 8.29.2011 - Transition Issues
- Provider Letter 8.19.2011 - Training Schedule and Agenda
- Provider Letter 6.20.2011 - New Target Dates and Authorization Approvals
- Provider Letter 6.01.2011 - New Implementation Date
- Provider Letter 4.29.2011 - Provider Approval and National Accreditation
Private Non Publicly Funded Providers
Mental Health Physician Clinics
- MHPC Regulations Training PowerPoint 11.29.2011
- MHPC Provider Letter 11.21.2011 - Guidance Document Service Authorizations
- MHPC Provider Letter 11.18.2011 - Announcement
- MHPC Provider Letter 11.16.2011 - Training Opportunity
Provider Technical Assistance
- Training Introduction & Objectives
- Regulations Transition, Applicability and Scope
- Provider Agency Requirements
- Information Resources for Recipients, Client Rights & Eligibility
- Department Approval
- National Accreditation & Interim Standards
- Requirements for Program Staff
- Clinical Documuentation Requirments
- Covered Services, Billing, Payment & Post Payment Activities
- Detoxification Services
- Residential SUD Treatment
Resources
- Alaska Screening Tool
- Client Status Review
- Alaska Screening Tool Guide
- Crisis Intervention/Stabilization Form (WORD)
- Crisis Intervention/Stabilization Form (PDF)
Medicaid Related
- Community Behavioral Health Services Program Policies and Claims Billing Procedures Manual (PDF)
- MHPC Program Policies and Claims Billing Procedures Manual (PDF)
- Billing Procedure Codes and Payment Rates (excel)
- Billing Procedure Codes and Payment Rates (PDF)
- Provider Announcement (11.18.2011)
Technical Assistance
The Division has scheduled a weekly teleconference for Provider agencies. The intent is to provide ongoing support and technical assistance specific to the implementation of the new Integrated Behavioral Health Regulations. No formal sign-up is required. Providers are encouraged to centralize staff participation to reduce the number of obligated lines.
Start-up Date: October 5, 2011
Day: Every Wednesday
Time: 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Call-in Number: 1-800-315-6338 access code: 3408 #
Staff Contact: Rick Calcote, 907-269-3617
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
This section contains Division responses to provider questions specific to the Behavioral Health Services Integrated Regulations. The submitted questions were received during (1) Integrated Regulation Training events, (2) provider submissions through the “Regulation Clarification Process”, or (3) a result of contact with the Division.
- FAQ-Integrated Regulation Training Questions ( Version 15 )
Regulation Clarification Process
The Regulations Clarification Process is designed to help Providers get questions answered about the meaning of any sentence, phrase or section of the regulations, especially as they apply to other Dept. requirements or business procedures.
The Dept. has established a formal internal mechanism to fully research and develop responses to these inquiries. This internal review may result in a simple explanation of the meaning and intent of the regulations, or it could result in a formal interpretation of the regulations which provides greater direction or establishes applicability. Simple or common explanations will typically result in an addition to our Frequently Asked Questions document(s). Formal interpretations become published Regulation Clarifications that have operational authority.
National Accreditation


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